I eat a bit too much; my teeth aren't perfect; I've got eye bags. I look like a normal 39-year-old woman - but in England, no one minds that. Olivia Colman bagbiteeat Change image and share on social
I always assumed I would leave drama school and do 'Lady Macbeth' and all sorts of serious things. It just didn't happen. Olivia Colman assumedramahappen Change image and share on social
If I didn't have children I might be more of a lush than I am. I like booze. I struggle with smoking. And I'm a big swearer. I'm trying to rein it in but I do think it's a nice seasoning of language. Olivia Colman bigboozechild Change image and share on social
I think a good dollop of sadness is quite a useful thing in comedy sometimes. I think if everyone's happy all the time, it's a bit dull. It's like salt and caramel - you wouldn't imagine they would go well together, but they do. Olivia Colman bitecaramelcomedy share on social
My daughter's still so tiny at the moment; she's just a sweet little meaty thing. But of course, you always think about what you want for them, don't you, and like any parent I want my children to be happy more than anything. Olivia Colman childdaughterhappy share on social
I used to want to be in 'Downton' because I had never been in a period drama, but then I did 'The Suspicions of Mr Whicher' and had to wear one of those frocks and... I didn't feel very comfortable. Olivia Colman comfortabledowntondrama Change image and share on social
I think each person you play has a little bit of you in it - you can't really help that. Olivia Colman bitepersonplay Change image and share on social
I was always pretty ambitious, although it probably helps that I can't do anything else - apart from cleaning lavatories. But I remember my mum once said, 'I suppose you'll give it a year and see if you can make it as an actress?' And I said, 'No Mum, I think I'll give it 10.' Olivia Colman actressambitiousclean share on social
I've been with my husband and friends for so long, I've forgotten what is unappealing to new people. Olivia Colman forgetfriendhave Change image and share on social
I am just an actor - all I do is I memorise someone else's words and tart around. Olivia Colman actormemorisetart Change image and share on social
